C32 | 1500 kVA

C32 | 1250 kVA 50 Hz Generator Set

Producing reliable power from 910 kVA to 1500 kVA at 50 Hz, our C32 diesel generator sets are made to meet your mission critical, continuous, standby and prime applications. We’ve designed each to ISO 8528-5 transient response requirements and to accept 100 percent rated load in one step. Our C32 generator sets are made for demands, so you can make yours.

Cat Generator Set Package

  • Cat generator set packages have been fully prototype tested
  • Accepts 100% block load in one step and meets NFPA 110 loading requirements
  • Conform to ISO 8528-5 steady state and transient response requirements

Cat Diesel Engine

  • Reliable, rugged, durable design
  • Field-proven in thousands of applications worldwide
  • Four-stroke-cycle diesel engine combines consistent performance and excellent fuel economy with minimum weight

SR500 Alternator

  • Superior motor starting capability minimizes need for oversizing alternator
  • Designed to match performance and output characteristics of Cat diesel engines
  • Robust Class H insulation

EMCP 4 Control Panel

  • User-friendly interface and navigation
  • Scalable system to meet a wide range of installation requirement
  • Expansion modules and site-specific programming for specific customer requirements

Cooling System

  • Designed to operate in standard ambient temperatures up to 50°C (122°F)
  • Contact your Cat Dealer for specific ambient and altitude capabilities

Certifications

  • EU Declaration of Conformity
  • EU Declaration of Incorporation
  • Eurasian Conformity (EAC)

One Safe Source

  • Components used in the generator set are selected based on seamless design integration to provide the optimum performance
  • The generator set is fully assembled at a Caterpillar facility following our quality guidelines
  • Each generator set package is tested before leaving the Caterpillar facility
  • Cat product support, including dealer service, parts and warranty covers the entire Cat power system

World Wide Product Support

  • Cat dealers have over 1,800 dealer branch stores operating in 200 countries
  • Your local Cat dealer provides extensive post-sale support, including maintenance and repair agreements

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Standard Equipment

Air Inlet System
  • Single element canister type with service indicator
Control Panel
  • GCCP Control panel
  • Control features
  • Programmable protective relaying functions
  • Digital indicators
  • Warning shutdowns
  • Communications
Cooling System
  • Fan and belt guards
  • Radiator fan and fan drive
  • ATAAC
  • Coolant drain line with valve
  • Caterpillar extended life coolant
  • Low coolant level sensor
Exhaust
  • Exhaust manifold - dry
  • 203 mm (8 in) ID round flanged outlet
Fuel System
  • Primary fuel filter with water separator
  • Fuel priming pump
  • Secondary fuel filters
  • Fuel cooler
Generators and Attachments
  • Integrated voltage regulator (IVR)
  • Permanent magnet excitation (PMG)
  • 3 Phase brushless
  • Reactive droop
  • Internal excitation (IE)
  • NEMA Class H insulation
  • Class H temperature rise at 40C ambient
  • Salient pole
  • Winding temperature detectors
  • 6 Lead
  • IEC standard hole pattern
  • Busbar connections, top center mounted, top cable entry
Governing System
  • ADEM(tm) A4
Mounting System
  • Rails - engine/generator/radiator mounting
  • Rubber anti-vibration mounts
Lube System
  • Oil drain lines and valve
  • Integral lube Oil cooler
  • Fumes disposal
  • Lubricating oil
  • Oil filter, filler and dipstick
  • Gear type lube oil pump
Power Termination
  • Busbar
Starting / Charging System
  • 24 Volt electric starting motor
  • Battery, rack and cables
  • Battery disconnect switch
  • 45 Amp Charging alternator
General
  • Caterpillar yellow with high gloss black rails & radiator
  • RH service
  • Flywheel and flywheel housing-SAE
  • SAE standard rotation

Additional information

Offering Type

Generator Set Specifications - Maximum Rating

1500 kVA

Generator Set Specifications - Minimum Rating

910 kVA

Generator Set Specifications - Emissions/Fuel Strategy

Low Fuel, Low Emissions

Generator Set Specifications - Voltage

400 to 3300 Volts

Generator Set Specifications - Frequency

50 Hz

Generator Set Specifications - Speed

1500 rpm

Generator Set Specifications - Duty Cycle

Standby, Mission Critical, Prime, Continuous

Engine Specifications - Engine Model

C32 TA, V-12, 4-Stroke Water-Cooled Diesel

Engine Specifications - Bore

145 mm ( 5.71 in )

Engine Specifications - Stroke

162 mm ( 6.38 in )

Engine Specifications - Displacement

32.1 l ( 1958.86 in³ )

Engine Specifications - Compression Ratio

15.0:1

Engine Specifications - Aspiration

Turbocharged, Air to Air Aftercooled

Engine Specifications - Fuel System

MEUI

Engine Specifications - Governor Type

Adem™A4

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Minimum

4165 mm ( 164 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Length - Maximum

4485 mm ( 176.6 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Minimum

1684 mm ( 66.3 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Width - Maximum

2228 mm ( 87.8 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Minimum

2162 mm ( 85.1 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Height - Maximum

2194 mm ( 86.4 in )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (minimum)

6668 kg ( 14700 lb )

Generator Set Dimensions - Dry Weight - Genset (maximum)

8099 kg ( 17855 lb )

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